ASR continues taking Green Steps, the event’s environmental initiative, to the next level for the upcoming ASR, September 7-9th in San Diego. The combination of sustainable event production efforts, special events to raise awareness for environmental effo
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Race Face Inks Canadian Distribution Deal with Cycles Lambert
Race Face and Cycles Lambert signed an exclusive distribution partnership, making Race Face’s components and apparel available to bike dealers across Canada. The 2007 hard goods line will be available for ordering as of July 16…
adidas’ Hainer ‘Not Afraid’ of PE Takeover
adidas CEO Herbert Hainer created waves this week when he said the company is “not afraid” of a private equity takeover in an interview with German newspaper Die Welt. In the interview, Hainer went on to wonder whether rumors along the lines of a Nike tak
Nike Names Craig Zanon Vice President and General Manager of Global Basketball
NIKE, Inc. named Craig Zanon as been named Vice President and General Manager of Global Basketball. Zanon brings more than 17 years of key U.S. and global Nike experience to the role. Most recently, Zanon was leading consumer categories for Nike's U.
GoLite Hires New EU General Manager
GoLite hired Mark Flanagan as European General Manager in charge of GoLite’s European apparel and equipment sales. Mr. Flanagan will be based in Britain. Prior to joining GoLite, Mr. Flanagan served for over seven years in senior sales management position
Zumiez June Comps Jump 13.7%
Zumiez Inc. saw net sales for fiscal June jump 48.8% to $31.5 million from $21.2 million last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 13.7% for the five-week period, versus a comparable store sales increase of 12.4% in the year-ago perio
Nike Names HR Manager
Nike, Inc. announced that David Ayre is joining the company as Vice President of Global Human Resources, reporting to company President and CEO Mark Parker. Ayre most recently was head of talent and performance rewards for PepsiCo, where he worked since 1
Garmont Acquires Life-Link
Garmont NA has acquired Life-Link Backcountry Travel, designers and developers of backcountry equipment. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Silver Steep Partners served as financial advisor to Life-Link Backcountry Travel…
Cabela’s Hires SVP, Retail Strategy/Real Estate
Cabela's Inc. said Lynn P. Ferguson has been named Senior Vice President of Retail Strategy and Real Estate Development, a new position. In this role, he will be responsible for Cabela's retail store expansion plans and retail strategy. Ferguson
Cabela’s Names Retail Strategy/Real Estate SVP
Cabela's Incorporated appointed Lynn P. Ferguson as senior vice president of Retail Strategy and Real Estate Development, a new position. In this role, he will report to Dennis Highby, Cabela's President and CEO, and be responsible for Cabela�
Zappos.com Acquires 6pm.com
Zappos.com, Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of 6pm.com from eBags, Inc. Formerly Shoedini.com, 6pm.com is an online footwear and accessory source. The deal is expected to close within three months and terms of t
Timberland Names Media Buying Agency
The Timberland Co. said MediaHub, the media arm of Interpublic Group of Cos.' Mullen, has been named media agency of record after a review. The Wenham, Mass., agency will handle all planning, buying and analytics for the footwear and apparel company.
Kelty Inks Partnership with SylvanSport
Kelty inked a partnership deal with mobile adventure gear manufacturer SylvanSport to head up the tent segment design and construction efforts for SylvanSport’s ultra-light camping trailer and gear hauler. According to Kelty, This partnership was a natura
Scarpa N.A. Hires Two New Sales Reps
Scarpa North America, hired two new sales representatives in the northeastern and southwestern United States. In the Northeast, Pursuit Sales Group, headed by Jonathan Vinet, will represent the Scarpa brand in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts,
Johnson Outdoors and Confluence Settle Lawsuit
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has reached a settlement agreement with Confluence Holdings Corp. that will end a long-standing intellectual property dispute between the two companies. While the terms of the agreement are confidential, the settlement does not const
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